MODERATE STIFFENING SOME FLEXIBILITY Carbon Fiber Insert, SOLD AS A SINGLE PIECE, NOT AS A PAIR; HARD, FLAT, CARBON FIBER INSERT can be used in EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT SHOE BY SIMPLY TURNING PRODUCT OVER; Best for BIG TOE injuries that need more rigidity such as turf toe, big toe fractures, hallux rigidus, hallux limitus, best to use when having pain during or after activity.
INSERT MUST BE PLACED DIRECTLY UNDER THE REMOVABLE SHOE INSOLE OR UNDER ORTHOTIC; Our inserts were designed by an Athletic Trainer that is a Healthcare provider, engineered by a Mechanical Engineer, Prescribed by sports orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and physical therapists; Used by professional, college, high school, and recreational athletes, as well as active people such as hikers, walkers, and laborers.
FOR PROPER FIT CARBON FIBER INSERT MUST not be longer than your foot, measure foot standing; If in between sizes or half sizes round down to smaller size; If necessary, measure in inches and use the ruler in the images to determine the appropriate size in centimeters; to fit the stiff carbon fiber in the shoe, the insert should be ¼ - ½ inch (approximately 1 cm) SHORTER than removable soft insert in shoe
RTP Carbon Fiber Inserts are MADE IN USA. A TEXTURED surface on BOTH sides prevents slipping in shoe, Carbon fiber is used because of its light weight, stiffness, durability, allowing a very thin insert to stiffen the shoe protecting the foot. Not all injuries, pain levels, activity levels, or shoes are the same. 3 levels of stiffness for foot injuries: SEMI-RIGID stiff but flexible, RIGID stiffer but some flex, ARTHRITIC very stiff minimal flex. IF IN DOUBT GO DOWN TO MOST FLEXIBLE INSERT
SHOE MUST HAVE REMOVABLE INSOLE; Works best with big toe injuries that require added support in tighter fitting shoes as cleats and some casual /dress shoes without making the shoe too tight when the full insert isn't needed.